Payroll Specialist

Straumann • Andover, MA

18d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The role of Payroll Specialist is focused on delivering exceptional services in payroll administration by processing US and Canada payrolls, maintaining time and attendance, and financial reporting. They will be responsible for supporting a high volume of employee inquiries, driving streamlined processes, ensuring data quality, time accuracy, and compliance.
The Payroll Specialist reports to the Director, HR Operations, NAM, based in Andover, Massachusetts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years of work experience within the field of payroll preparation for a multi-location organization resolving complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues
• 3+ years of experience in modern tech solutions (e.g. ADP, Workforce Now, SuccessFactors)

Nice To Haves

• Strong customer centric skills and rapport building
• Able to work independently and detail oriented
• High level of confidentiality and being exposed to confidential material

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for US & Canada.
• Manage new hires, terminations, salary changes, benefits, tax withholding, etc. via our payroll system (ADP Workforce Now).
• Compile and maintain time and attendance data using ADP Workforce Manager.
• Process sales commission files monthly and bonuses payments on a quarterly basis (other files as needed).
• Assist with processing accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and year-end reporting when necessary (journal entries, W-2, W-2c, T-2200 & TP-64, etc.).
• Ensures payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state and IRS regulations.
• Responds to auditing and regulatory inquiries.
• Respond to verification of employment and unemployment requests.
• First contact for employees regarding payroll related inquiries and requests.
• Build partnerships and solicit feedback from internal and external business partners to define and develop successful, scalable processes and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Very Competitive total compensation plans (some positions include discretionary bonus, or Performance Share Units).
• A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an employer match
• Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you’re happy and healthy. Straumann contributes a healthy portion towards employees’ premium.
• Generous PTO allowance - plenty of time to recharge those batteries!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED